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Important Information and
Customer Assistance
Introduction
Intro Operation Customer Warranty
Assistance
Important Information
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Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/
laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive
radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while
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illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement of
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Accessories Order Info and Controls, Indicators Display and Product Features Trademark Acknowledgement Introduction Introduction Customer Assistance and Connections Secondary Icons Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Assistance Display Controls, Indicators and Connections Ordering From U.S.A. • • Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. Windshield NOTE: In This Manual For Credit Card Orders Brack
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Main Icons Contents Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Introduction Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Secondary Icons Main Icons Display . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation Installation Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Installation Windshield Mounting • Where to Mount Your Unit You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a 1. Attach the rubber point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the cups to the bracket. Secondary Icons Secondary Icons front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either
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Installation Getting Started Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Getting Started Dashboard Mounting • Power On 1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location X K Ka V S h where the unit has a clear, level view of the road. Secondary Icons Secondary Icons The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting. On-Off/ Volume Control 2. Remove the paper backing Rotate clockwise from one side of the hook- (away fr
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Settings UltraBright Data Display Brightness • You can choose from three settings for Brightness of the display. When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind: You can cycle through the settings by repeatedly pushing the Dim button. ■ Buttons can have multiple functions. The factory setting is Bright. Secondary Icons ■ Secondary Icons Depend
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Main Icons Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Muting an Alert IntelliMute Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily IntelliMute is a unique feature that allows you to avoid alerts you don’t need pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time to hear because you are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the “revs” during the Alert, the audio Al
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance What to Remember While Using IntelliMute IntelliMute works with both City and Auto Mute modes. Whenever your engine revs are below the activation point, the dot next to in Icons the large character on the right side of the display will remain lit. Above the Secondary Icons Secondary Icons activation point, the dot will blink twice every two seconds. IntelliMute
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Settings Settings Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance IntelliMute Pro Voice/Tone Setting IntelliMute Pro prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such as You can set your detector to sound alerts with either a Voice or a Tone. You can VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+ when traveling at slower speeds. It is intended change settings by using the Mute button. In Voice Alert mode, you will first hear for use
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Settings Settings and Detection Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Radar Alert Settings Pop Alert (continued) The detector allows you to choose whether it will show alerts on the X, K and To Turn Pop Alert On and Off Ku bands. The factory settings are: X Band and K Band On; Ku Band Off. While no signal is Tone Voice Visual Display To Turn X Band On and Off Secondary Icons Secondary Icons being detected, P will
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Detection Detection Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance POP Signal Detected Laser Signal Detected Laser Signals, Voice and Visual Displays During pop alerts, the letter P will Main Icons appear; and during laser alerts, Type of Signal Voice Visual Display X K Ka V S P X K Ka V S L the letter L will appear, instead of LTI 20-20* Laser Alert L is Steady the signal strength indication. Secondary Icons Secondary Icon
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Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Detection Understanding Radar and Laser Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Instant-On Detection Understanding Radar and Laser • condary Icons Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals, Radar Speed Monitoring Systems which can suddenly appear at full strength. Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications Commission
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Understanding Radar and Laser and Maintenance Specifications Your Detector Your Detector Intro Operation Customer Warranty Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance LIDAR (Laser) Specifications • The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as Band and Frequencies laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging. Band Frequencies LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar signal, though Secondary Icons Secondary Icons
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Warranty Product Service Warranty Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Warranty peration Customer Warranty Assistance Assistance Limited 1-Year Warranty Product Service • • For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 14 Band Radar/Laser product to the store. See customer assistance on page A1. Detectors,
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Optional Accessories Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Optional Accessories • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See ordering info on page 25. ry Icons Notice Windshield Mounting Bracket Straight 12V DC Power Cord Includes suction cups Includes plug and fuse Item # 545-159-N-001 Item # 420-030-N-001 Coiled 12V DC Power Cord Dual Port Power Adapter Includes plug and f
